Timoptic
Formulated to target elevated intraocular pressure and to mitigate risk of vision impairment.
Timoptic details
- Conditions
- Open-angle Glaucoma · Ocular Hypertension
- Alternative names
- Timoptol
- Therapeutic class
- Beta Blocker
- Pharmacological class
- Non-selective Beta-adrenergic Antagonist
- Minor side effects
- eye irritation; dry eyes; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- conjunctivitis; blepharitis
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Santen
- Onset Time
- 20–30 minutes
- Duration
- 12–24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C, protect from light.
- Drug interactions
- calcium channel blockers; oral beta-blockers
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in elderly patients.
Contraindications
history of asthma; severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; bradycardia; cardiogenic shock
Precautions and warnings
may cause systemic beta-blockade effects; remove contact lenses before application
Serious side effects
bradycardia, requires immediate medical attention; bronchospasm, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Formulated to target elevated intraocular pressure and to mitigate risk of vision impairment.
Mechanism of action
Timolol reduces intraocular pressure by decreasing the production of aqueous humour in the ciliary body of the eye via beta-adrenergic blockade.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Use with caution as it is distributed into breast milk.
What you will receive
Timoptic is the originator brand name, made by Santen. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with Santen.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Timolol is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
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